At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

"Food and money"... ?
Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.
Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?
At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?
Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....TheaWells

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

Score: -6

supermadmax
10:32pm Wed 26 Mar 14

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..supermadmax

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

Score: -3

Kim Gandy
11:31pm Wed 26 Mar 14

To the conspiracy theorists...

There was a baby in the house. Nobody would be doing a deal that involves putting babies at risk.

The man had injuries to his face...was that part of the "deal"?

There are increasing incidences of people stealing food. There have been at least two other separate incidents posted in stories on this website today if you look.

Dear God, why are folk so cynical on here?

Horrible things happen to people every day and there are some despicable people roaming the streets, doing despicable things yet people here often assume it's a bit on the rum side...and that there is a "deal" behind it, or that somebody has no right to object to something that will affect their life.

Come on folks, give em a break.

To the conspiracy theorists...
There was a baby in the house. Nobody would be doing a deal that involves putting babies at risk.
The man had injuries to his face...was that part of the "deal"?
There are increasing incidences of people stealing food. There have been at least two other separate incidents posted in stories on this website today if you look.
Dear God, why are folk so cynical on here?
Horrible things happen to people every day and there are some despicable people roaming the streets, doing despicable things yet people here often assume it's a bit on the rum side...and that there is a "deal" behind it, or that somebody has no right to object to something that will affect their life.
Come on folks, give em a break.Kim Gandy

To the conspiracy theorists...

There was a baby in the house. Nobody would be doing a deal that involves putting babies at risk.

The man had injuries to his face...was that part of the "deal"?

There are increasing incidences of people stealing food. There have been at least two other separate incidents posted in stories on this website today if you look.

Dear God, why are folk so cynical on here?

Horrible things happen to people every day and there are some despicable people roaming the streets, doing despicable things yet people here often assume it's a bit on the rum side...and that there is a "deal" behind it, or that somebody has no right to object to something that will affect their life.

Come on folks, give em a break.

Score: 10

Happy Chickie
8:06am Thu 27 Mar 14

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!

Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.

[quote][p][bold]TheaWells[/bold] wrote:
"Food and money"... ?
Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.
Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?
At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?
Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....[/p][/quote]Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!
Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.Happy Chickie

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!

Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.

Score: -2

pembury53
8:20am Thu 27 Mar 14

supermadmax wrote…

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

strange indeed..... although you can't discount entirely that the assailants suddenly came over a bit peckish, i suspect, as you say, there's more to this story......

[quote][p][bold]supermadmax[/bold] wrote:
Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..[/p][/quote]strange indeed..... although you can't discount entirely that the assailants suddenly came over a bit peckish, i suspect, as you say, there's more to this story......pembury53

supermadmax wrote…

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

strange indeed..... although you can't discount entirely that the assailants suddenly came over a bit peckish, i suspect, as you say, there's more to this story......

Score: -5

Letmetryagain
9:21am Thu 27 Mar 14

I doubt we will ever hear the true story of what happened.

I doubt we will ever hear the true story of what happened.Letmetryagain

I doubt we will ever hear the true story of what happened.

Score: -3

Happy Chickie
10:07am Thu 27 Mar 14

Happy Chickie wrote…

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!

Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.

food, not money - apologies.

[quote][p][bold]Happy Chickie[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]TheaWells[/bold] wrote:
"Food and money"... ?
Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.
Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?
At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?
Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....[/p][/quote]Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!
Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.[/p][/quote]food, not money - apologies.Happy Chickie

Happy Chickie wrote…

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

Stick em up and give me your chocolate cake or else!

Nope I have never heard of anyone demanding money during a robbery either.

food, not money - apologies.

Score: 0

Southend's Finest
12:01pm Thu 27 Mar 14

supermadmax wrote…

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

Here we go again, more victim-bashing from the resident clown of conspiracy theories.....

[quote][p][bold]supermadmax[/bold] wrote:
Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..[/p][/quote]Here we go again, more victim-bashing from the resident clown of conspiracy theories.....Southend's Finest

supermadmax wrote…

Very strange.... I suspect yet another 'victim' not being entirely open with the police..

Here we go again, more victim-bashing from the resident clown of conspiracy theories.....

Score: 11

Ageing Commuter
1:01pm Thu 27 Mar 14

It couldn't have been a very good Balaclava if the victim was able tell is age whilst he was wearing it?????

It couldn't have been a very good Balaclava if the victim was able tell is age whilst he was wearing it?????Ageing Commuter

It couldn't have been a very good Balaclava if the victim was able tell is age whilst he was wearing it?????

Score: 4

southend_Dave
1:33pm Thu 27 Mar 14

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

They no doubt did knock on the door and then when the opened it they forced their way in physically.

Doesnt really require Poirot.

[quote][p][bold]TheaWells[/bold] wrote:
"Food and money"... ?
Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.
Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?
At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?
Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....[/p][/quote]They no doubt did knock on the door and then when the opened it they forced their way in physically.
Doesnt really require Poirot.southend_Dave

TheaWells wrote…

"Food and money"... ?

Never heard of anyone demanding food during a robbery before.

Did they have weapons? How did they 'force' their way in?

At that time of the evening most people are still awake... why didn't they just knock on the door as surely if one heard someone 'forcing' entry then you'd have time to call the police?

Something isn't right about this..... Sounds like a 'deal' of some sort gone wrong....

They no doubt did knock on the door and then when the opened it they forced their way in physically.

Doesnt really require Poirot.

Score: 6

austiali
4:03pm Thu 27 Mar 14

I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.

I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.austiali

I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.

Score: 0

poortaxpayer
4:28pm Thu 27 Mar 14

austiali wrote…

I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.

Or after the previous occupant but not believing the current occupant barge in looking for them.

[quote][p][bold]austiali[/bold] wrote:
I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.[/p][/quote]Or after the previous occupant but not believing the current occupant barge in looking for them.poortaxpayer

austiali wrote…

I remember a story in a magazine years ago about a woman living on the Kursaal being attacked and shot at in her home while her (several) children were in the house. What she failed to mention was that she was a very well known drug addict, and they were after her and her junkie boyfriend to settle a debt. Maybe completely different but these type of stories are seldom straightforward.

Or after the previous occupant but not believing the current occupant barge in looking for them.

Score: 3

LinfordsLunchbox
6:37pm Thu 27 Mar 14

So if it was a "deal" gone bad, why didnt wouldnt have told the police who they were? What would be the purpose of ringing the police?

So if it was a "deal" gone bad, why didnt wouldnt have told the police who they were? What would be the purpose of ringing the police?LinfordsLunchbox

So if it was a "deal" gone bad, why didnt wouldnt have told the police who they were? What would be the purpose of ringing the police?

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